Holly SimsinTheNextNormHomeward BoundAnd here we are. My luggage tucked into a corner of the lab until we go to the airport, my water bottle steadily being emptied before…Aug 2, 2019Aug 2, 2019
Holly SimsinTheNextNormThe Great Wall and the Great BarrierIt’s six months ago, and I’m sitting in my dining room with the doors closed, waiting for the ring. I have my hair in a nice enough braid…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
Holly SimsinTheNextNormThe Pain after the GainI’ll be the first to admit that I love to sleep. And my family will be the second to admit this fact, seeing as most of the time during…Jul 18, 2019Jul 18, 2019
Holly SimsinTheNextNormOpposite of Identity TheftSince I’ve arrived here in Beijing, I’ve noticed that at the end of every day, my eyes have been exhausted. The rest of my body is usually…Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019